A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 658617 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 658662 epoch_slot_no: 10662 block_no: 658585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-23 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbaaf9561291bdd5c544b3bf9b5bfb4a4d79a5bbc3b356ec85a3f565526dc570dBlock Operator
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